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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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