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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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