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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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