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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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