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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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