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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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