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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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