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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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