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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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