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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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