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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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