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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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