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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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