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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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