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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major 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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