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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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