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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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