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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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