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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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