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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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