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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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