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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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