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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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