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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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