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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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