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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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