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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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