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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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