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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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