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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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