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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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