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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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