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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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