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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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