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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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