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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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