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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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