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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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