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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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