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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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