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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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