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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)