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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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