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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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