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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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