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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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