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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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