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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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