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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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