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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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