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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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