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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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