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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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