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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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