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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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