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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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