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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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