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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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