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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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