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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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