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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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