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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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