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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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