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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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