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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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