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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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