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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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