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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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