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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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