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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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