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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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