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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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