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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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