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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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