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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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