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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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