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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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