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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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