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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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