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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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