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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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