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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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