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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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