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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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