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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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