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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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