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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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