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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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