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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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