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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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