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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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