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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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