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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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