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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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