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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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