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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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