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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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