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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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