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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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