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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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