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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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