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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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