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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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