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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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