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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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