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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the 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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