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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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