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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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