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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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