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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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