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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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