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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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