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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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