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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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