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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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