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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the 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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