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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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