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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes 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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