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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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