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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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