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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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