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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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