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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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