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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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