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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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