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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative 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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