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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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