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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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