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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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