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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources