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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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