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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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