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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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