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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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