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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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