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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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