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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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