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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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