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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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