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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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