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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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