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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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