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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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