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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the 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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