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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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