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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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