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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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