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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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