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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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