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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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