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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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