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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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