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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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