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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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