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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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