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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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