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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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