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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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