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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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