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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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