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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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