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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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