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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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