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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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