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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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