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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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