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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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