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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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