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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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