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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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