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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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