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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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