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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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