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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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