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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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