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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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