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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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