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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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