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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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