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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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