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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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