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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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