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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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