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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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