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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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