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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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