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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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