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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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