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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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