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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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