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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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