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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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