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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)