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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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