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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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