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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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