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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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