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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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