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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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