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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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