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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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