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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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