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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)