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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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