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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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