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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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