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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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