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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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