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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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