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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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