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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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