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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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