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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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