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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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