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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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