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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies 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 in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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