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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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