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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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