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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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