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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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