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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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