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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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