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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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