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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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