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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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