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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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