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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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