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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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