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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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