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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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