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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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