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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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