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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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