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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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