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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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