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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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