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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate 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 commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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