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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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