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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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