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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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