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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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