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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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