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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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