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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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