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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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