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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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