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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major 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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