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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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