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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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