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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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