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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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