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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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