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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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