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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models 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 teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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