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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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