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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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