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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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