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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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