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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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