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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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