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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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