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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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