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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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