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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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