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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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