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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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