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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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