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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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