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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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