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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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