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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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