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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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