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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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