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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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