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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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