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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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