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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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