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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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