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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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