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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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