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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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