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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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