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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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