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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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