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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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