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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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