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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)