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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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