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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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