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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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