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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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