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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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