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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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