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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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