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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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