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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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