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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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