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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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