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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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