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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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