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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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