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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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