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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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