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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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