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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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