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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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