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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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