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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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