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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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