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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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