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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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