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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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