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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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