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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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