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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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