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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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