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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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