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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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