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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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