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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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