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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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