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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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