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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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