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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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