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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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