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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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