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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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