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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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