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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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