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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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