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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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