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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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