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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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