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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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