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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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