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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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