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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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