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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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