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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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