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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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