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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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