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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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