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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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