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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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