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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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