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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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