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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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