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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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