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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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