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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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