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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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