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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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