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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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