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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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