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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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