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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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