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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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