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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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