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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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