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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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