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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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