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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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