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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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