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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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