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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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