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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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