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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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