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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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