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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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