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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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