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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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