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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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