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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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