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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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