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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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