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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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