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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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