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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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