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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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