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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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