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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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