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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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