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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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