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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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