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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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