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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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