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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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