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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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