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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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