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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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