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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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