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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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