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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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