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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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