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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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