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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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