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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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