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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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