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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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