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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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