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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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