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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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