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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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