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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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