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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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