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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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