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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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