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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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