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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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