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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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