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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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