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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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