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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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