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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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