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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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