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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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