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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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