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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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