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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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