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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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