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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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