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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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