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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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