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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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