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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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