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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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