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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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