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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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