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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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