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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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