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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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