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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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