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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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