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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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