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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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