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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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