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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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