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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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