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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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