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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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