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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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