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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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