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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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