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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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