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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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