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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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