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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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