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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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