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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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