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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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