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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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