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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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