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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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