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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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