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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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