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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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