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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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