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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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