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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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