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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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