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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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