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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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