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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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