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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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