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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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