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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important 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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