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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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