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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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