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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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