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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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