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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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