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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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