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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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