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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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