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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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