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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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