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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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