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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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