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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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