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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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