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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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