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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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