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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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