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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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