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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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