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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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