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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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