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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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