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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches 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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