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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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