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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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