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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates 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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