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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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