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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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