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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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