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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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