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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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