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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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