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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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