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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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