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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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