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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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