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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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