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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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