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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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