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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student 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 distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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