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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education