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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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