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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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