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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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