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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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