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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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